Pilla Medal with Sovereign Sterling

The use of coins as personal adornments began in ancient Rome, when the imperial coinage was mounted in jewels to convey class and wealth. This medal from the collection “Pilla”, which means wealth in the Sardinian language, is designed as a celebration and a testament to history, featuring one of its authentic fragment. An antique gold Sovereign Sterling coin, is framed in 18k gold and encapsulated in plexiglass for a contemporary and tactile result.

18k yellow gold mounting

22k gold Sovereign coin from United Kingdom

Obverse: Queen Victoria

Reverse: Saint George and the Dragon by Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci

encapsulated in plexiglass

24 mm in diameter

coin weighs 7,3224 g of 92‰ pure gold.

encapsulated in plexiglass

medal handcrafted by hand in Italy